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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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